This sunlit corner cafe in Westmere ticks all the boxes. Fabulous coffee, a swish fit-out, crave-worthy food, relaxed yet attentive staff, sea views, and stacks of New Yorkers to pore over while you sip. For those in a hurry, or en route to a local beach, the cabinet will be appealing — with eye-catching salads and colourfully filled sandwiches. The menu has a familiar feel, but in a slightly off-beat way that we really like. Case in point: the bharta eggs — a crowd favourite — arrive with two poached eggs in eggplant purée and drizzled with chilli butter. Or there’s the coconutty hotcakes, served with or without bacon, which will delight those with sweet tooths.

While you’re in the area: Westmere Butchery